The automotive technology certificate program is designed to meet the needs of today’s beginning and experienced auto technicians. With the completion of the certificate program, the student will have a well-rounded background in the repair required for dealership and independent service personnel. Completion of courses should assist students in preparing for ASE certification tests. Most automotive trades expect applicants to pass one or more of the ASE tests, which will enable them to qualify for technical positions in service repair.

(Major Code 4710; CIP Code 47.0604)

Automotive Technology

Career Certificate

Prior to beginning the automotive technology career
certificate program, the student must have:

AUTO 125  Introduction to Automotive Shop Practices............3
          or
          Approval of career program facilitator

Fall Semester

INDT 155  Workplace Skills.....................................1
AUTO 163  Automotive Steering and Suspension*..................3
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program facilitator
AUTO 165  Automotive Engine Repair*............................4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of the program administrator
AUTO 234  Automotive Electrical Systems*.......................4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program administrator
MFAB 127  Welding Processes....................................2
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................14

Spring Semester

INDT 125  Industrial Safety....................................3
AUTO 167  Automotive Brake Systems*............................2
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program administrator
AUTO 168  Automotive Manual Drivetrain and Axles*..............3
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program administrator
AUTO 230  Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning*.............3
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program administrator
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................11

Fall Semester

AUTO 250  Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles*..............4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program administrator
AUTO 254  Automotive Engine Performance*.......................5
          Prerequisites or corequisites: AUTO 165 and
          AUTO 234
          Total Semester Credit Hours..........................9
          TOTAL CREDIT HOURS..................................34
*Prerequisite/Corequisite required

Second Option

Summer Prerequisite Semester

AUTO 125  Introduction to Automotive Shop Practices............3
          or
          Approval of career program facilitator

Summer Semester

AUTO 165  Automotive Engine Repair*............................4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of the program administrator
          Total Semester Credit Hours..........................4

Fall Semester

AUTO 163  Automotive Steering and Suspension*..................3
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program facilitator
AUTO 234  Automotive Electrical Systems*.......................4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program administrator
AUTO 250  Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles*..............4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program administrator
AUTO 254  Automotive Engine Performance*.......................5
          Prerequisites or corequisites: AUTO 165 and
          AUTO 234
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................16

Spring Semester

INDT 125  Industrial Safety....................................3
INDT 155  Workplace Skills.....................................1
AUTO 167  Automotive Brake Systems*............................2
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program administrator
AUTO 168  Automotive Manual Drivetrain and Axles*..............3
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program administrator
AUTO 230  Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning*.............3
          Prerequisite or corequisite: AUTO 125 or
          approval of program administrator
MFAB 127  Welding Processes....................................2
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................14
          TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS..........................34
*Prerequisite/Corequisite required